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What will be pulled off the shelves? The impact of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Posted January 9, 2009 - 02:23 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

Recently the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is making headlines because it required that all products (including clothes) made for children 12 and under be tested for lead and a unpronouceable toxic plastic additive called phthalates. Additionally, retailers must check that their products were not part of a recall. What does this mean for your everyday life?

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